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Not-So-Obvious Home Staging Tips
When it comes to “staging” your home for sale – which basically means ensuring it looks clean and uncluttered – you probably already know the basics: clean the counters, vacuum the floors, mow the lawn, etc.But there are also some less obvious home staging tips that can help to sell ...
Continue ReadingFinding the List Price “Tipping Points”
Setting the right list price for a home or investment property is a mystery for many sellers. How do you begin to determine what buyers are likely to pay for your property? After all, no two properties are exactly alike. Yet, setting the right price is crucial. You need to avoid ...
Continue ReadingHow to Avoid or Recover from Identity Theft
Types of ID fraud Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information without your knowledge for criminal purposes. They may use the stolen information to gain access to your financial accounts, hack into your online accounts, and/or defraud others. Once they access your personal information, identity thieves can also: spend money from your ...
Continue ReadingHome Shopping and the Four-Legged Stool
What kind of stool is most likely to keep you from toppling over when you sit on it? Of course, two-legged stools won’t even stand on their own. Three-legged stools are okay, but still unstable. Four-legged stools are rock solid.What does this have to do with shopping for a new ...
Continue ReadingAdditional Costs When Buying a Home
The purchase price of your home is only one of the costs you'll encounter. Here are other possible costs you need to consider: Mortgage loan insurance: If you are putting less than 20 per cent of the house value down, you're going to need mortgage loan insurance. Depending on the lender, ...
Continue ReadingHow Capital Gain Works
Have you made capital gain? That’s great news, because this influx of cash from selling your assets will improve your financial health. However, these benefits may be taxed. Here, I answer seven common questions. 1. What is capital gain? Capital gain represents the profit you make when you sell, entrust, transfer or ...
Continue ReadingFree Home Buyers Guide Book
I recently revised my Home Buyers Guide Book. It's a collection of how-to’s, checklists, and worksheets to help buyers understand what to expect during the real estate purchasing experience. Click here to get a free copy. ...
Continue ReadingLandmark U.S. Settlement Could Impact Canadian Housing Market
National Association of Realtors agreed to change broker commission rules, pay out $418M US in settlement. The result maybe that Seller's will no longer have to pay for Buyer's agents commissions, Buyer's will have to bear those costs going forward. A substantial settlement recently announced by a U.S. group representing more ...
Continue ReadingMoisture on Windows
You’re standing by your window admiring the view. Then you notice it. Moisture has built up around the edges of the glass. Should you worry?It all depends on the reason for the build up. Assuming you have traditional double-pane glass in your windows, there are a few things to look for ...
Continue ReadingHow to Choose One Business Over Another
What makes one business better than another when you are buying a business? Some of the considerations are obvious. Others are not. As you explore the business landscape, keep in view these 12 markers for choosing a business. 1. Location Is the location of the business convenient? Is it close to your home? Is ...
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